Imagine you are talking with a friend. Your friend tells you that they have a big test or job interview coming up soon. 【小题1】 But how do you do so?

Social situations give us many chances to wish other people well. Such wishes can come in the form of sentence fragments(片段)or complete sentences .A fragment is a kind of incomplete sentence—it is missing part of the sentence.In general,fragments that wish other people well are missing the subject(主语) .

Consider,for example,the phrase“good luck”,which is used to say that you hope someone will succeed. But the phrase suggests something more. 【小题2】

In any case,English speakers often just use the phrase“good luck” .So,a person might say, “Good luck with the job interview!”In terms of complete sentences,English speakers often use words such as“wish”or“hope” .For example,a person might say,“I hope the job interview goes well tomorrow.”Or“ 【小题3】 ”

English speakers also use complete sentences to express trust in another person. Such expressions are another way to show kindness or warmth to other people.For example,a person might say,“I know you are worried about the test tomorrow. 【小题4】 ”Or“The job interview will be easy. You’re going to do great!”

【小题5】 There are,of course,many other ways to do so. The next time you are listening to English speakers,pay careful attention to how they wish each other well.Take careful note of the kinds of words and phrases that they use.